If you're travelling to South Canterbury NZ on a budget, there are plenty of hostel and backpacker Central South Island accommodation options. Enjoy the best of both worlds while you explore our beautiful landscapes and meet like-minded travellers along the way.

South Canterbury backpacker accommodation is of a high standard, clean, comfortable, great value and of course, friendly and relaxed.

Easily found on SH1 just south of Timaru, the wagon load of huge strawberries at the entrance is a pretty clear message you’ve arrived at the iconic Butlers Fruit Farm & café. Butlers backpacker accommodation is open to all.